Acton Visits From Toronto and Conn Guests
The week end brought Toronto residents Mr and Mrs Wm Allan and Miss Corbvett RN to Acton to visit friends. Toronto visitors included Miss M Nickell and others who spent Sunday with Acton friends. Conn residents Mr and Mrs R Nickell and Glenna also visited Acton, while Rockwood’s Mrs P Day hosted Mr R Wanabrough for a few days. Kapuskasing couple Mr and Mrs Earl Gardiner visited Acton and Dublin guests Mr and Mrs D McDougall and Mr and Mrs W D MacArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Allan
Toronto
Acton
Miss Corbvett
Sylvia ‘Williams
Mr. Kirkby Williams
R.H. Wanabrough
P. Day
Rockwood
Earl Gardiner
Kapanuskasing
D. McDougall
Dublin
W. D. MacArthur
Acton Society Acknowledges Late Cash Donations
Acton Agricultural Society extends thanks for late cash donations to the prize list. Donations include $5.00 from Mr Hughes Cleaver MSP and $2.00 from Mr J B Whitelock District Agricultural Representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Agricultural Society
Ledgea
Hughes Cleaver
J. BE. Whitelock
Jury Exonerates Driver in Gardiner Fatality
The jury found Joseph Gardiner died in a road accident on September 18 1938 caused by impact from the rear of a car driven by Ernest Halil of Guelph. No negligence by the driver was shown and the inquest was presided by County Coroner Dr. Stead with County Crown Attorney W. I. Dick present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Boeyside
Joseph Gardiner
Ernest Halil
Guelph
Alet
Guelph General Hospital
Driver Not Blamed For the Death of Mrs. Ruddy
A fatal Georgetown accident last Sunday killed Mrs Joseph Ruddy, reported as an accidental death. The inquest found no blame on driver Reid Marquess or others. testimony described the car's headlights, speed, and the chauffeur’s attempt to avoid the pedestrian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Ruddy
Georgetown
Joseph Ruddy
Mobile
JE Stead
Tipst
Eviderer
Rass Sonido
Ruddy
Sean
Duck Duncan
Reamiong
Durban
Toronto
Reid Marquess
Margucas
Ant
Frances Evans
Guelph
J A McNiven
Acton
Undertakers
Public Auction of Household Goods at Crewsons Corners
The undersigned receives instructions from Mrs John Burlingham for a public auction at her home in Crewsons Corners on Saturday October 1 1938 at 1 o'clock. Items include oak cabinet and sideboard, dining table and six leather chairs, lamps, brass candlesticks, Morris chair, bookcase, organ with six octaves, radios, phonograph, sewing machine, dinner sets, kitchen cabinets and range, beds and bedding, furniture, kitchenware, garden tools, bulbs, and more. Clerk C. O. Plank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burlingham
Crewsons Corners
Atoc
Morris
Comely
Majestic
Plan for Acton School building renovation and continuation courses
The Acton Public School Board approved using an unused room for a nine week continuation course taught by the Agricultural Representative Mr Whitelock with hours matching the school day and rental to be decided by the Chairman. Inspector Husband authorized Upper School subjects English Algebra Botany and Zoology at Acton. Textbooks for Continuation School were approved. Music teaching plan deferred for a year. A systematic repairs program with annual funding was urged. the Property Committee to inspect buildings and report at the November meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
P. W. Pearen
FP. Blow
Acton Public School
Finance Committee
No 7 Highway Association Forms in Ontario
Reeve FP J McCutcheon of Acton attended Toronto meetings where municipalities along No 7 Highway organized the association. Hon. T. B McQuesten is Honorary President with R. Thomas Orr and Mayor Thomas E Henry among officers. Plans include completing a 25 mile segment and linking many towns to boost tourism and ease traffic on No 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J McCutcheon
Acton
Toronto
A. C Tnnsler
Sarnia
BR. G Stevens
Guelph
Hon
T. B McQuesten
R. Thomas Orr
Stratford
Thomas E. Henry
George C. Townsend
Perth
Reeve RE Wilson
Arkon
Od Marshall
Ottawa
McRury
Point
Edward
South Sarnia
Jo Jo Bradley
Smiths Pulls
EJ Lambert
Chorge Wo Gordon
Kitchener
Willam
Tasvler Guelph
Mace Donald
Dicktson
Arkona
GC Henderson
Thedford
David White
Murs
Pred
Laughton Pask- Nil
CC Lae
Guttery
Interrom Brampton
Celimeweed
Peterbero
Llritety
Ontario
Sarma Point Edward
Warwick
Parkhill
Alisa Crag
Elginfield St Marys
New Hamburg
Ald George Surrtet
Sarmia
Niagara Peninsula
Quebec
Ald
A Belanger
Anserted
Canada Leads UK Condensed Milk Exports in 1937
Canada was the largest exporter of unsweetened condensed milk to the United Kingdom in 1937, supplying 156.685 cwts of 328.323 cwts imported from all sources. Imperial Economic Committee figures show Canada contributed 3,233 cets of sweetened whole condensed milk, second only to another empire country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United Kingdom
Imperial Economic Committee
Feller Strikes Out 18 as Indians Beat Tigers
Bob Feller set a new major league mark by striking out 18 Detroit Tigers in one game and finished the season leading the league with an unofficial 240 strikeouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
Acton Band Wins Trophy in Aurora Band Competition
Acton Band wins the trophy at the Aurora band competition amid a jubilant crowd. Scarboro Band withdrew near the stand as Acton supporters celebrated with handshakes, speeches, and a parade led by Bandmaster Perrott through Acton streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Aurora
Arena
Scarboro Band
Acton Dogs
Perrott
W. Nutt
Scarboronductor
Stouffville
Moore
Aurum
Perrett
Acton Band
Tlrpes
Era Mona Branch Plowmen’s Show Highlights Winners
Excellent plowing marked the Era Mona Branch Ontario Plowman's Association event held on Albert Shults’s lawn near Rockwood. H Bayne won the sweepstakes. Class 1 winner Dick Jeresville led open province A, with other class victors including H Bayne, T Mutchison, and Charles McNabb across six divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramona
Ontario Plowman’s Association
Albert Shults
Rockwood
Dick Jeresville
Eramosa
Erin
Hutchisan
Forsythe
le Gardiner
Hest Crown
T Mutchison
Bayne
Charles McNabb
Geo Hulton
R Haneer H Alan
E Gray
Jo McNabb
T Maud
R. Harps
Allan
N. McNabb
K. McMullan
W. Maud
Harvey Shultis
New Heating System Sparks County Budget Debate
County council discusses paying for Technical School attendance as high school courses are cut. Education committee to report. Reforestation efforts seen as stalled with potential self-maintaining northern plots if fenced. Accounts approved totaling 5 986 66 and borrowing powers requested. Road allowance conveyance to adjacent farm owner considered. Council adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan
Hall
Gilpert
Education Committee
Gordon
Nassagaweja
Irving
Byers
Irvin
Municipal Board
Kerns
Curwhin
A New Theory About Upsetting Money Before Receipt
A character argues it is economically unsound to upend money before it is earned and questions whether waiting yields nothing, while suggesting having something for money if it is not received. The line reflects hesitation over anticipation and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
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Fox News
Georg Brent
Olivia Debts
Alatah
Claude Rats
Margaret Landsay
Amiht Britton
Porkts
Double Trouble
Ic. O. Plank
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Bee
No. 7 Highway Association
Scarboro
Perrettt
Lid Co-Operien
Aed
Dre
Acton Cilwns
Bandstroen
Landsberough
Spedsagel
Byrne
Whelen
Lambert
Matden
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Taylor
Hrakie S
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Bo Patrick
Ntcolai Smith
Agnes
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Gibson
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Moe Rice
H. Bayne
Van
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National Home Monthly
Pictorial Review
SELEC
Screenland
McCall's
Christian Herald
Woman's Home
Coffier's
American Boy
American Fruit Grower
Madern’s
Chatelaine
Rod and Gun
Silver Screen
Canadian Horticulture & Home Magazine
O Alt
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Acton Free Press
W. T. Patterson
Wyndham
Maher Shoe
Il Duce
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Italy
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France
Reichsfuhrer
Hitler
Germany
Munich
Calbro
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D. C
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